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CC - 09-12-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of September 12, 1961 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8815 East Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Bigelow of the Rosemead Foursquare Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. lp 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. AUGUST 22, 1961. After discussion, Mayor Andersen requested that the minutes of August 22, 1961 be redone. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. A. Esther F. Hageter, President of the Circle of Hope, the local fund raising group for the City of Hop requested the Council to proclaim City of Hope Week for eit~er the first or second week in November. Mayor Andersen advised Mrs. Hageter that action on this matter would be taken after the Council had had time to give-it some consideration. B. Bob Shapiro, 8917 East Valley Boulevard, advised the • Council that the local Chamber of Commerce would like to conduct a sidewalk sale on September 30, 1961, and requested the Council to prohibit parking on Valley Boulevard between Ivar Avenue and Hart Street on that date. It was moved by Stead, second by Andersen that the Council approve this request from the Chamber of Commerce to hold a sidewalk sale on Valley Boulevard from Ivar Avenue to Hart Street on September 30, 1961, subject to approval of the proper authorities. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. C. Frank Westgate, 8868 Barrette Avenue, requested information regarding ordinances covering posting of signs and displayed • one of the signs the Methodist Church would. like to have installed indicating the location of the local Methodist Church. D. Arthur Lloyd, 9308 East Ralph Street, advised the Council that he had been advised by the Sheriff's Department and the District Attorneys office that there was no provision in the Code to prevent a neighbor from throwing refuse into someone elses yard. Attorney Watson advised the Council that Section 4230 of the Rosemead Municipal Code covered this situation. Attorney Watson stated he would write a letter to the neighbors advising them of this ordinance. 0 • Lieut. Bill Baker, Temple City Sheriff's Station, stated that this problem might also be covered under Section 374 (b) of the Penal Code. Mr. Lloyd stated the neighbors to be contacted were William and Grace Cadwell, 9312 East Ralph Street. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PARK STUDY REPORT. After considerable discussion, Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to get a clarification from the County Counsel regarding this new legislation on reorganization before the next meeting. Attorney Watson stated he would prepare a written opinion on this matter prior to the next meeting. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that the City Administrator obtain the information requested, that the City Attorney submit his interpretation, and that this matter be held over to a future meeting. • Jim Clayton, 9346 East Marshall Street, wished to know if the Park Advisory Board members were notified each time this matter is considered by the Council. After short discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that members of the Park Advisory Board be given written notice each time this matter is on the Council agenda. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 61-60. APPOINTING STREET SUPERINTENDENT. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING A STREET SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911. Attorney Watson read this resolution in full and presented a brief explanation. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this resolution be adopted. NEW BUSINESS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 61-61. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $6,371.59 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1072 THROUGH 1100. Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to read this resolution by title only and present a summary of expenditures, if there were no objections. There were no objections. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that Resolution No. 61-61 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 61-62. APPOINTING CITY ENGINEER. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS THE CITY ENGINEER. 2 - l r City Administrator Farrell read in full a letter from the County City Coordinator requesting the adoption of this resolution. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 61-62 be adopted. 40 9. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION. ELLIS LANE. (PLANNING COMMISSION REQUIREMENT). City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission required the dedication of this property as a condition on a plot plan. This offer of dedication was made by C. Kenneth Miller, Jr. and Marcia A. Miller. After short discussion, regarding responsibility of improvement, it was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the City Council accept this dedication subject to notification to the property owner that the City in no way accepts any liability for curb, gutter, sidewalk or street improvement. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. 10. PLANNING COMMISSI.ON RECOMMENDATIONS. A. ORDINANCE NO. 76. SMALL SUBDIVISIONS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNfNG T11 REGULATION OF SUBDIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY INTO FOUR PARCELS OR LESS WITH RESPECT TO FINAL MAP REQUIREMENTS. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this ordinance modified the existing small subdivision ordinance to eliminate some cumbersome procedure. Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only at the request of Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney,.that Ordinance No. 76 • be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. B. ORDINANCE NO. 77. BUFFER ZONES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON BUILDING IN CERTAIN AREAS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson advised the Commission that this ordinance had been prepared pursuant to the Planning Commission recommendation that ordinance No. 74 be extended for an additional 60 days. Attorney Watson read this proposed ordinance in full, and advised the Council that the 60 day period provided in Ordinance 0 No. 74 expired the previous day. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 77 be adopted. Planning Commissioners Kunz, Buchanan, and Casares addressed the Council. Commissioners Kunz and Buchanan urged the Council to adopt this ordinance for a I year period rather than for a 60 day period. Commissioner Casares said he wished to go on record, that he did not have any faith in Mr. Everett Mansur, that he had read the report submitted by Mr. Mansur and was not pleased with it. - 3 - It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the motion be amended, that the effective period for this ordinance be changed from 60 days to 1 year. After discussion, Councilman Phinney, with the agreement of second, changed the motion to amend, to omit a time limit. Attorney Watson explained that he had changed the wording of the proposed ordinance to delete the 60 day time limit and if it met with approval of the Council, the foregoing motion to adopt should be withdrawn and a new motion to adopt would be in order. Mayor Andersen with agreement of second withdrew his motion to adopt. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 77 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that in view of the length of discussion and the action taken by the Council on this interim buffer zone ordinance, that the Planning Commission give this matter similar consideration at least each month until a permanent buffer zone ordinance is ready for presentation to the Council. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. EXTENTION OF TIME LIMIT PARKING. VALLEY BOULEVARD. Farrell City Administrator/explained to the Council that this recommend- ation had been made in compliance with a request for extention of the two hour time limit parking from a majority of the property owners in the area. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that. the Council approve the extention of the two hour time limit parking from Temple City Boulevard easterly to the City Limits, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. B. CHANGE OF REGULATIONS. LOWER AZUSA ROAD AT ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that 75feet of red curb be installed on the north side of Lower Azuaa Road extending easterly from the curb return on Rosemead Boulevard, and that additional pavement markings on the inside lane adjacent to the double centerline for westbound traffic pavement markings stating "Left Turn Only" be installed. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. C. "NOT A THROUGH STREET" SIGN. BARTLETT AVENUE AT MARSHALL STREET. • It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this sign beinstalled. 12. COMMUNICATIONS. A. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this Communication requested that the week of September 17-23 be proclaimed Constitution Week. Mr. Farrell further stated that - 4 - a communication had also been received from the Constitution Week Observance Committee, making the same request. Mayor Andersen stated that he would proclaim the week of September 17 - 23 as Constitution Week. B. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL. This communication was read in full by City Administrator Farrell and advised the Council that services would be continued until January 1, 1962. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed if there were no objections. There were no objections. C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was the notification of the regular monthly meeting for September. Councilman Stead indicated he would attend. • D. FRANK G. BONELLI. This communication was a copy of a letter sent to the Chief Administrative Office requesting consideration-of providing a basement fallout shelter in the Regional Library when it is constructed. E. HEART ASSOCIATION. This communication requested support of the 1962 Heart Fund Drive. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed if there were no objections. There were no objections. F. INDEPENDENT CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. This communication invited the Council to attend the first 41 Annual Seminar of the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County. G. GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication arrived too late to be placed on the agenda. This communication stated that the Governor would be unable to attend the Economic Development Survey program. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had received word that the Lieut. Governor would be able to attend a program of this type on either the 17th or 18th of October. After short discussion, the Council instructed City Administrator Farrell to notify the Lieut. Governor that October 17th would • be the date. 13. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS Councilman Stead advised the Council that he. had been contacted by two citizens regarding the debris and mosquito problem in connection with the two flood control washes in the City. - 5 - It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that the City Administrator contact the proper authorities to see that this situation is remedied; and that he then report back to the Council to let us know who performed what functions, and when Motion carried unanimously. • B. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Beautification Committee had requested funds to cover mailing costs. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the Chamber of Commerce should be requested to make this contribution. C. Mayor Andersen requested that the clock that had been presented to the City by the First City Bank be installed in the Council Chambers and that a letter of thanks be written to the bank. D. Mayor Andersen requested the other Councilmen to be giving some thought to dates for a personnel session as it will be necessary to consider appointments for the Traffic Commission, Planning Commission and Administrative Assistant. E. After a short discussion, Mayor Andersen stated if there • were no objections he would proclaim the week of November 6 City of Hope Week. There were no objections. 9 F. After short discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, that the Council approve the payment of one additional registration for the 63rd Annual League of California Cities Conference if a third Planning Commissioner can attend. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. G. After discussion of a pending application for an Alcoholic Beverage License at 9026 East Valley Boulevard, it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that the City Council register a protest with the Alcoholic Beverage Control with regards to the application for a license at the location referred to. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:28 o'clock p.m. Next regular meting September 26, 1961. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 6 -